Farrah Chaichi | |
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| Member of the OregonHouseofRepresentatives from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dacia Grayber (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Seattle University (BA) George Washington University (MPS) |
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Farrah Chaichi is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 35th district. Elected in November 2022,she assumed office on January 9,2023.
After graduating from Beaverton High School,Chaichi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and political science from Seattle University and a Master of Professional Studies in paralegal studies from George Washington University. [1]
As a student,Chaichi worked as a sales associate at a Dollar Tree location. She also worked in compliance for Daimler Truck before joining Stoel Rives as a client intake coordinator. [2] Chaichi served as a member of the Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission from 2014 to 2019. [3] She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in November 2022. [4] [5] She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. [6]
Chaichi is against criminalizing fentanyl,being the only member of the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly to vote against it. [7]
Chaichi has spoken out against the Israel–Hamas war,calling for a ceasefire and calling it an “ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.” [8]
Chaichi is of Middle Eastern descent. She describes herself as an atheist. [9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Farrah Chaichi | 14,365 | 67.2 | |
| Republican | Daniel R Martin | 6,963 | 32.6 | |
| Write-in | 58 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 21,386 | 100% | ||
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